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Lot# 6258 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6258 Naples

    1859: 1 gr. 'carminio vivo', a superb horizontal pair from plate II with large to huge to enormous margins and sheet margin at right, cancelled by crisp ANNULATO 'a svolazzo' with "CASTROVILLARI 3 APR. 1861" cds (Sassone CS = 8 punti) to cover to Napoli. Pinhole away from adhesives and cancellation skillfully adjusted from the inner side, nevertheless a most attractive cover, the Napolitan franking accepted after the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy and tied with a rare cancellation. Signed A. Diena & Sorani Sassone = € 400 + 1'400.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF